What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Manager - Water Resources position at Wallace Montgomery?
Job Location: Richmond Virginia Office - Richmond, VA
Description
Founded in 1975, Wallace Montgomery is a recognized leader in planning, engineering, and construction management. As an ENR Top 500 Design Firm, WM’s staff of Professional Engineers, Planners, Surveyors, Technicians, Construction Inspectors, and Support Personnel work on a diverse portfolio of projects involving highways, bridges, transit facilities, water resources, utilities and water & wastewater facilities.
Wallace Montgomery (WM) is actively seeking a highly motivated and experienced Water Resources Project Manager, who will directly support our firm’s Roadway practice. This position offers a unique opportunity for an individual to directly contribute to the firm’s expansion in this rapidly growing business line. In this role, the Project Manager will be responsible for delivering critical highways related projects that serve all communities across the mid-Atlantic region.
Project Managers provide technical supervision and management of projects assigned to them. They also provide design/design oversight for major tasks within projects which are managed by others. Project Managers are required to provide input into preparation of the proposals, budgets, and schedules for new project opportunities. They manage production profitability; implement quality control procedures and liaison with clients. Project Managers may also serve as Project Team Leaders directing day to day technical requirements of staff. It is expected that a Project Manager will work as required to meet the needs of their projects. This may include time outside normally scheduled work hours.
Essential Functions: Supervise activities of multiple technical professionals such as engineers/planners/scientists/technicians, project teams and subconsultants.
Candidate should have 8 years of experience in Water Resources engineering, and possess excellent communication skills, demonstrated supervisory experience, and strong client coordination abilities. Responsibilities include comprehensive capital project management and reporting and navigating project development from design through construction. Work involves detailed coordination and tracking of financial and procurement processes to meet overall program goals and objectives. On-site work assignments are anticipated, including working directly at client offices, and operating as a representative of the owner.
WM’s Project Managers provide engineering expertise and knowledge of various types of design, managing technical staff, mentoring junior staff, managing multiple projects, project budgets, and assisting with marketing endeavors.
Description
Founded in 1975, Wallace Montgomery is a recognized leader in planning, engineering, and construction management. As an ENR Top 500 Design Firm, WM’s staff of Professional Engineers, Planners, Surveyors, Technicians, Construction Inspectors, and Support Personnel work on a diverse portfolio of projects involving highways, bridges, transit facilities, water resources, utilities and water & wastewater facilities.
Wallace Montgomery (WM) is actively seeking a highly motivated and experienced Water Resources Project Manager, who will directly support our firm’s Roadway practice. This position offers a unique opportunity for an individual to directly contribute to the firm’s expansion in this rapidly growing business line. In this role, the Project Manager will be responsible for delivering critical highways related projects that serve all communities across the mid-Atlantic region.
Project Managers provide technical supervision and management of projects assigned to them. They also provide design/design oversight for major tasks within projects which are managed by others. Project Managers are required to provide input into preparation of the proposals, budgets, and schedules for new project opportunities. They manage production profitability; implement quality control procedures and liaison with clients. Project Managers may also serve as Project Team Leaders directing day to day technical requirements of staff. It is expected that a Project Manager will work as required to meet the needs of their projects. This may include time outside normally scheduled work hours.
Essential Functions: Supervise activities of multiple technical professionals such as engineers/planners/scientists/technicians, project teams and subconsultants.
- Perform duties necessary to develop project documents and/or reports in accordance with appropriate standards.
- Participate in presentations such as public meetings and interviews.
- Monitor compliance with scope of work.
- Implement quality control/quality assurance procedures.
- Develop and manage project schedules and budgets. Initiate corrective action as necessary.
- Assist Associates and Partners in financial management duties as requested.
- Perform/monitor project filing and archiving to ensure project records are maintained in accordance with company policies.
- Provide training and guidance to others.
- Monitor current trends/methodologies related to their area of expertise to ensure that the company remains up to date with software, training needs and similar issues.
- Manage projects, including development of project deliverables
- Participation in the procurement of work opportunities.
- Provide service in professional societies and attend meetings.
- Serve as a mentor for young professionals.
- Facilitate coordination across technical disciplines within the firm.
- Promote the firm’s expertise and provide liaison with clients, in a manner to establish and gain confidence and trust.
- Assist Associates and Partners, as requested.
- Other duties as assigned.
Candidate should have 8 years of experience in Water Resources engineering, and possess excellent communication skills, demonstrated supervisory experience, and strong client coordination abilities. Responsibilities include comprehensive capital project management and reporting and navigating project development from design through construction. Work involves detailed coordination and tracking of financial and procurement processes to meet overall program goals and objectives. On-site work assignments are anticipated, including working directly at client offices, and operating as a representative of the owner.
WM’s Project Managers provide engineering expertise and knowledge of various types of design, managing technical staff, mentoring junior staff, managing multiple projects, project budgets, and assisting with marketing endeavors.
- MicroStation and/or AutoCAD experience preferred.
- PE License
- BS Degree required.